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I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better; that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more. ─ Anne Frank
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
September planets emphasize the need for a reset. The Sun entered Virgo on August 22, indicating an energy shift from fun, summertime activities (Leo Sun) to a more serious, focused and structured Virgo Sun energy. Despite the Virgo grounded earth energy, there are some Important and rather startling new energies emerging in the planetary landscape. Two powerful events mark the skies this month:
September 7: Total Pisces Lunar Eclipse at 15 degrees Pisces (the Sun in opposition to the Moon at 15 degrees Virgo). The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces will aspect the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) and will be felt most by those who have planets from 10 to 20 degrees of those signs.
September 21: Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Virgo with the Sun and Moon in opposition to both Saturn and Neptune in Aries. The Virgo solar eclipse will be felt most strongly by those who have planets from 24 degrees of the mutable signs to 5 degrees of the cardinal signs (Libra, Capricorn, Aries and Cancer.
If you have planets or angles near these degrees, you are more apt to feel these eclipses.When eclipses land directly on your planets, they are more apt to bring life-shifting events. This is neither good nor bad. It depends on the planets and your outlook on change. Also, be aware that eclipse energy is in force for approximately six months, so events and changes may not happen right on the eclipse dates. In addition, there are several sign changes:
September 1: Retrograde Neptune backtracks into Pisces
September 2: Mercury enters Virgo
September 6: Uranus turns retrograde
September 18: Mercury enters Libra
September 19: Venus enters Virgo
September 22: Mars enters Scorpio
September 22: Sun enters Libra
If you have been putting off making a decision on important matters, the September eclipses and sign changes could be just the catalyst you need. Also, look for possible changes in politics, money matters, health and employment.
September 1-2: Mars at 16 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 2 Degrees Gemini. Retrograde Saturn Enters Pisces. Mercury Enters Virgo. Unsettled and confusing energy now and a higher than usual likelihood of accidents and unexpected, volatile verbal exchanges. Mercury in Virgo helps to calm things down so you can sort them out.
September 3: Mercury Quincunx Neptune at 1 Degree Virgo/Aries. Mercury Square Uranus at 1 Degree Virgo/Gemini. Mercury Quincunx Pluto at 1 Degree Virgo/Aquarius. Mercury moves fast, so these are short-lived one-to-two-day aspects. However, communication matters are certainly being highlighted. Mercury square Uranus can bring disjointed conversations, rigid thinking and radical views. Mercury quincunx Pluto brings out the deep truth of the matter, though you may not be ready to face what comes up from your subconscious. Mercury quincunx Neptune brings a tinge of foggy thinking. When navigating these transits take your time, keep an open mind, and, most importantly, relax and wait for clarity.
September 4: Mars Square Jupiter at 18 Degrees Libra/Cancer. Jupiter Trine North Node at 18 Degrees Cancer/Pisces. Avoid conflict now, since your (and others’) fighting spirit is strong. Jupiter expands everything it touches, so the Martian energy is amplified by Mars square Jupiter. The good news is that Jupiter trine the North Node can bring helpful news via a person or event. Jupiter is thought to be a sign that your angels and/or spirit guides are watching over you.
September 7: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 15 Degrees 22 Minutes Pisces at 2:08 PM EDT. Venus at 15 Degrees Leo Sesiquiquadrate Neptune Retrograde at 1 Degree Aries. Every Full Moon symbolizes a time of completion and the need to let go of old outworn ideas, relationships and “stuff’ of all kinds. This Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Pisces (with the Sun in opposition in Virgo) is especially indicative of change, transformation and the need to let go. The Sabian symbol for this Moon in Pisces is “the flow of ingenuity.” Pisces rules the arts, intuition and the connection to the divine. The Sun in Virgo rules practical, everyday matters, health and organization. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse asks that you combine the compassionate, caring and spiritual Pisces energy with the down-to-earth, practical Virgo energy. Or, as the Zen proverb states, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.”
September 11: Mercury at 18 Degrees Virgo Sesiquiquadrate Retrograde Pluto at 1 Degree Aquarius. Whenever Mercury, the planet of communication, interacts with Pluto we are bound to notice an uptick in passive-aggressive words, often delivered with passion and intensity. Thank goodness this is a one-day aspect. Just bite your tongue until the air clears tomorrow when the Sun is conjunct Mercury at 21 degrees Virgo, which favors rational communications of all kinds.
September 16: Venus Trine Chiron at 26 Degrees Leo/Aries. Mars Opposition Chiron at 26 Degrees Libra/Aries. Both Venus and Mars rule relationships, especially romantic relationships, while Chiron relates to your woundedness as a result of those relationships. Venus/Mars/Chiron aspects are an opportune time to clear the air and to heal old wounds.
September 18: Mercury Enters Libra and Opposes Neptune. Venus at 28 Degrees Leo Quincunx Saturn at 28 Degrees Pisces. Foggy thinking (Mercury opposition Neptune) and the need for relationship adjustments (Venus quincunx Saturn) makes this a problematic day for meaningful conversations. Stick to routine for now. The Virgo Solar Eclipse on September 21st will bring a new dynamic.
September 21: New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 Degrees 5 Minutes Virgo. The New Moon on September 21 is about new beginnings. What is interesting is that it occurs at 29 degrees, which is the degree of endings. That unusual placement clearly indicates the need to let something go, while welcoming a whole new way of being. The Moon moves into Libra in only two hours after this New Moon. Ask yourself:
- What in my life has served its purpose?
- Are my possessions, relationships and beliefs enhancing my life or causing stress and anxiety?
- How would it feel to no longer have that albatross hanging over my head?
- How would it feel to embrace a new way of being?
The planetary emphasis on the sign of Virgo urges you to go slowly and to plan carefully. Virgo energy is great for making reasonable, well-thought-out decisions. Stay positive. These changes may feel like the first time you jumped off a diving board — scary, but also exciting and hopeful.
September 23-24: Sun Enters Libra and Opposes Neptune/Saturn Conjunction at 0 Degree Aries. Mars Enters Scorpio and Squares Pluto in Aquarius. Sun at 1 Degree Libra Trine Uranus at 1 Degree Gemini. Sun Trine Pluto at 1 Degree Libra/Aquarius. The Autumn equinox occurs today at 2:19 PM. Meanwhile, the Sun in Libra opposite Neptune and Saturn calls for the need for diplomacy and clarity. Whenever Neptune is involved, the issues are foggy and unknown facts can trip you up. Mars at zero degrees Scorpio brings intensity and the perceived need to seek revenge or to even the score somehow. Tread carefully now and put off making major decisions for a few days.
September 24-25: Mars Quincunx Uranus at 1 Degree Scorpio/Gemini. Mars Square Pluto at 1 Degree Scorpio/Aquarius. Mars at 1 Degree Scorpio Sesiquiquadrate North Node at 17 Degrees Pisces. Mars quincunx Uranus and Mars square Pluto are both challenging, intense and disruptive aspects. Keep a low profile, be careful of accidents, and stay out of trouble and confrontations of all kinds. Mars in Scorpio sesiquiquadrate North Node in Pisces is good for re-examining deep psychological issues, especially those connected to your life purpose.aw
Moon Movement During September 2025: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
September 1: Moon enters Capricorn
September 4 : Moon enters Aquarius
September 6: Moon enters Pisces
September 7: Full Moon Lunar Total Eclipse at 15 Degrees 22 Minutes Pisces at 2:08 pm
September 8: Moon enters Aries
September 10: Moon enters Taurus
September 12: Moon enters Gemini
September 14: Moon enters Cancer
September 17: Moon enters Leo
September 19: Moon enters Virgo
September 21: New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 Degrees 5 Minutes Virgo at 3:54 pm
September 21: Moon enters Libra at 5:40 pm
September 24: Moon enters Scorpio
September 26: Moon enters Sagittarius
September 29: Moon enters Capricorn
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I am still doing astrology readings by telephone or Zoom. My readings consist of transits, progressions, solar arc directions and solar return (year ahead) in relation to your birth chart. One-hour readings are $165 and half-hour readings are $85. Readings are recorded and payment is by PayPal, Square or Venmo. Send an email to ruby@astrology-classes.com to schedule your reading.
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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. — Harriet Tubman
The month opens with a six-planet rolling stellium in Pisces (Sun, Saturn, Mercury, Moon, Neptune, Venus and the North Node). The concentrated planetary activity in Pisces at the beginning of the month gives us the opportunity to dream big dreams. Everything begins with a dream, an idea or a spark of intuition. The first part of March has that imaginative, intuitive, creative energy in abundant supply.
The activity and energy shifts in the second half of the month when the emphasis moves to Aries. Aries energy is an active, dynamic, courageous and, sometimes, aggressive energy that is perfect for charging ahead toward your goals.
Some major, important shifts this month are:
- Venus stations retrograde on March 1.
- Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 24 Degrees Virgo on March 14.
- Mercury turns retrograde on March 15.
- Partial Solar Eclipse of the Sun at 9 Aries on March 29.
- Neptune moves into Aries on March 30.
March 1: Venus Stations Retrograde at 10 Degrees Aries. Venus retrograde in Aries brings out issues of independence (Aries) versus cooperation (Venus). It also speaks to the need to re-evaluate what you want from life. You can actively and courageously pursue your dreams once Venus turns direct on April 14. Then, when Venus re-enters Aries on May 1, you will be ready to act on your dreams. The more you plan now, the more successful you will be at that time. Ask yourself:
- Are my actions and daily conduct in tune with my values (not someone else’s values)?
- Am I meeting the needs of those close to me? If you no longer wish to meet their needs, what is the best way to withdraw from the conflict?
- Do you want more love in your life. If yes, what can you do to attract a lover, friend or other supportive person into your life?
- Does my financial situation reflect my values? If not, what can I do to improve or change my financial situation?
March 2: Sun Square Jupiter at 12 Degrees Pisces/Gemini. The Sun square Jupiter infuses us with a sense of optimism and confidence. However, it can also bring overconfidence, overoptimism and overload. The warning is that too much of anything can be problematic. Be wary of doing too much and vow to listen to, and honor, others’ opinions under Sun square Jupiter.
March 3: Mercury Enters Aries. Mercury in Aries speeds up your thought processes and your communications. Your mind may be revved up like a race car, and your words rush out before the brain is engaged. Take part in physical activity to slow your racing mind. Mercury in Aries is ideal for thinking up new ideas. Jot such ideas down, or you may forget them under this supercharged energy.
March 5: Mercury Sextile Pluto at 3 Degrees Aries/Aquarius. There may be lots of talk (Mercury) about deep psychological ideas and issues (Pluto) when Mercury is sextile Pluto. Mental health breakthroughs may be in the news now.
March 8: Sun Trine Mars at 17 Degrees Pisces/Cancer. It’s hard to sit still when the Sun is trine Mars. You want to take action and make things happen. Sun trine Mars brings problem-solving ability and the potential for big accomplishment. You may be more reactive now, so count to 10 before engaging in conflict.
March 11: Mercury Conjunct Venus at 8 Degrees Aries. Social (Venus) conversations (Mercury) easily flow now and there is a spirit of compromise and agreement in the air. This is an optimum time for a gathering with your friends or for other social events.
March 12: Sun Conjunct Saturn at 22 Degrees Pisces, Sextile Uranus at 24 Degrees Taurus. Whereas Sun square Jupiter on the 2nd brought a sense of optimism and invincibility, the Sun conjunct Saturn brings you down to earth. Saturn is reality, restriction, discipline and rationality. Though you may be prone to feeling limited, depressed and fearful now, the Sun conjunct Saturn is excellent for sound judgment, steady accomplishment and success in overcoming obstacles. Patience is the key to overcoming any obstacles.
March 14: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 24 Degrees Virgo at 1:54 AM EST. Sun Conjunct Saturn Sextile Uranus at 24 Degrees Pisces/Taurus.
Expect the unexpected with the Sun and Saturn sextile Uranus. Use the few days before and after this Virgo Lunar Eclipse to:
- Declutter and organize your physical surroundings.
- Release old habits and routines that are no longer useful.
- Detox and release old emotional hurts, grudges and traumas.
- Trust your intuition and honor your dreams.
- Practice inner peace.
March 15: Mercury Stations Retrograde at 9 Degrees Taurus. Use Mercury retrograde in Taurus to take another look at your finances and to prepare a new budget. It is a good time to take a personal finance or investing class. Because Taurus rules both money and love, Mercury retrograde in Taurus may bring old relationships to the fore. Unresolved issues with past relationships or money matters. may pop up again, giving you another chance for a permanent resolution. You will begin to see the positive results from the changes you made when Mercury turns direct on April 7.
March 19: Sun Conjunct Neptune at 29 Degrees Pisces. Your intuition, imagination and creativity are soaring to new heights now. Record your dreams and ideas. When the Sun enters Aries tomorrow, you can begin to implement the best of those ideas.
March 20: Sun Enters Aries. Each year there is a big shift when the Sun enters Aries. The Sun in Pisces for the last month was focused on feelings of compassion, and connection to your fellow earth inhabitants. When the Sun is in Aries, action, agression and competition predominate. It is time to fight for your beliefs.
March 21-25: Sun Conjunct Venus and Sextile Pluto at 3 Degrees Aries/Aquarius. As the Sun moves through the sky, it conjuncts Venus, and then Mercury and then all three of them form a sextile to Pluto. Look for intense interactions (Pluto) with others of like mind (Aquarius). Your survival needs are amplified now (Pluto) and you are ready to fight (Aries) for what you love and value (Venus.)
March 27: Venus Retrogrades Into Pisces and Conjuncts Neptunes at Zero Degrees Pisces. Things and people may not be what they appear to be when Venus moves backward to conjunct Neptune in Pisces. This would be a good time to enjoy a concert, film or candle light meditation session. Set your new Moon intentions now while your intuition and sensitivity are heightened.
March 29: New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 9 Degrees Aries at 5:57 AM EST. Saturn Sextile Uranus at 24 Degrees Pisces/Taurus. The New Moon is always symbolic of new beginnings. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries is especially geared toward big shifts and startling new beginnings. It’s time to forge a new path despite the obstacles and challenges around you. Saturn sextile Uranus fosters exciting, unexpected breakthroughs (Uranus) with the potential to manifest, due to Saturn’s steadying influence.
March 29-30: Neptune Enters Aries, Conjunct Mercury at Zero Degrees Aries. Neptune’s historical entry into Aries brings a compassionate, gentle strength combined with courage and activism with the desire to make a difference in the world. The last time Neptune was at zero degrees Aries was in 1861 at the time of the US Civil War. Neptune will be in Aries until early spring of 2039. Here are some things to look for when Neptune is in Aries.
- Crumbling and dissolving of old structures.
- Expansion into wider, more multi-dimensional consciousness.
- Old politics, economies and religions fall away – they struggle to maintain their power base.
- Young people take over with new ideas and new problem- solving methods.
- Your identity and sense of self becomes more empathetic and intuitive.
- New understandings about mental health, the human brain and psyche, drugs, addictions, illness, neurological discoveries, medicine.
- Artistic and creative endeavors will thrive.
- More water events: floods, water purification methods, etc. Water will definitely be in the news.
Moon Movement During March 2025: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
March 1: Moon enters Aries
March 3: Moon enters Taurus
March 5: Moon enters Gemini
March 7: Moon enters Cancer
March 9: Moon enters Leo
March 12: Moon enters Virgo
March 14: Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse at 23 Degrees 56 Minutes Virgo at 1:54 AM EST
March 14: Moon enters Libra at 1:58 PM
March 17: Moon enters Scorpio
March 19: Moon enters Sagittarius
March 22: Moon enters Capricorn
March 24: Moon enters Aquarius
March 26: Moon enters Pisces
March 28: Moon enters Aries
March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse at 9 Degrees Aries at 5:57 AM EST
March 30: Moon enters Taurus
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I am still doing astrology readings by telephone or Zoom. My readings consist of transits, progressions, solar arc directions and solar return (year ahead) in relation to your birth chart. One-hour readings are $160 and half-hour readings are $80. Readings are recorded and payment is by PayPal, Square or Venmo. Send an email to ruby@astrology-clsses.com to schedule your reading.
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Throughout the infinite, the forces are in a perfect balance, and hence the energy of a single thought may determine the motion of a universe. — Nikola Tesla
When I was preparing this newsletter, I was struck by how many aspects were either a quincunx (also known as an inconjunct) or sesiquiquadrate. After more thought, I realized that the aspects accurately reflect the October energy.
The quincunx aspect is formed when two planets are at an angle of 150 degrees from each other. The two planets are hidden from each other and thus find it difficult, if not impossible, to have a meaningful interaction. A quincunx in a birth chart will show subconscious behavior patterns that are difficult to realize, acknowledge and confront. Any incompatible energy between the planets just sets there and smolders until it finally, leads to a blow up or blow out. Of course, that same energy prevails when transiting planets aspect your birth chart.
The sesquiquadrate aspect forms when two planets are 135 degrees from each other. Like a square aspect it creates tension and challenges. When the energy is not used positively, the energy can have a compulsive, obsessive or stubborn quality. Used in a positive manner, it can motivate you to push aside any obstacles and to make significant progress.
October 2: New Moon Solar Eclipse at 10 Degrees Libra at 2:49 PM EDT. This Libra Solar Eclipse is part of the 8 South eclipse series that began at the South Pole on April 1, 1718. Each eclipse in a series repeats itself every 18 years and carries a similar meaning from the original eclipse. The basic meaning is “to finish something and to feel sad at its completion (per Bernadette Brady)”. The Libra New Moon Solar Eclipse starts the new 18-year cycle of the major planetary energy moving into fire and air signs. Uranus in Taurus sesiquiquadrate the South Node, Moon and Sun, suggests that we have all become complacent. Its time to shake things up and move into a new way of thinking and being.
I will be giving a talk about the big, big changes that are coming to our planet ushered in by the recent eclipses and Pluto’s ingress into Aquarius on November 19. I will be speaking at the Spiritual Center, 3rd Street Center, Suite 31, in Carbondale, CO, on October 13, at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
October 4: Sun at 11 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 26 Degrees Taurus. Venus Trine Saturn at 14 Degrees Scorpio/Pisces. Sun sesiquiquadrate Uranus in the Venus-ruled signs of Libra and Taurus puts the emphasis on your relationships and security concerns, as does Venus trine Saturn in Scorpio and Pisces. This is a good time to take a deep look into any buried issues (Scorpio) that need your attention. Venus trine Saturn can help you sort things out in a realistic, fair (Libra) manner.
October 6: Sun Quincunx Saturn at 14 Degrees Libra/Pisces. The Sun and Saturn are uneasy partners at best. When they are in a quincunx aspect, an adjustment needs to be made between your needs and the limiting factors around you. The Sun in Libra is willing to negotiate and Saturn in Pisces is not as powerful as usual, so it is easier to come to an agreement between competing interests.
October 8: Venus Trine Mars at 19 Degrees Scorpio/Cancer. Venus trine Mars is excellent for working out relationship issues. Venus keeps Mars from being too abrasive, while Mars helps Venus asset herself. Your powers of attraction are amped up under this aspect, so invite that special someone out for coffee or lunch today.
October 9: Jupiter Turns Retrograde at 21 Degrees Gemini. Jupiter retrograde in Gemini until February 5, 2025 is a time to reassess your beliefs. Ask yourself:
- Where have I become stuck in my belief system?
- What new ideas do I need to consider about life and the way that it works?
October 11: Pluto Turns Direct at 29 Degrees Capricorn. Pluto moving direct will enter Aquarius on November 19, 2024, which will change everything over the next 20 years. Short terms changes may not be noticeable unless Pluto conjuncts one of your natal planets in very early Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio.
October 13: Sun Opposition Chiron at 21 Degrees Libra/Aries. Sun Trine Jupiter at 21 Degrees Libra/Gemini. Mercury Square Pluto at 29 Degrees Libra/Capricorn. The Sun opposing Chiron on the Libra/Aries axis puts the spotlight on your fears and past hurts that have stifled your ability to shine as you are meant to do. Mercury square Pluto can bring your deepest, darkest shame and guilt to the surface for healing. This is especially apt, with the Sun in Libra. Libra Sun signs are masters at feeling guilty about anything and everything.
October 13: Mercury Enters Scorpio. Mars Square Chiron at 21 Degrees Cancer/Aries. Mercury in Scorpio until November 1st amplifies your ability to see beneath the surface façades. Use this time to make sense of confusing people, places or things. Mars square Chiron helps you understand and heal your own hidden pain and hurt feelings. Be careful though, as Mars here can cause you to blame someone else and to lash out at them unprovoked.
October 14: Sun Square Mars at 21 Degrees Libra/Cancer. Venus Opposition Uranus at 26 Degrees Scorpio/Taurus. Sun square Mars and Venus opposition Uranus in the fixed signs of Scorpio and Taurus are flashing a big red warning sign. A few words that come to mind are “angry” and “stubborn”, leading to sudden unreasonable upsets. Be careful when driving and think before you act in a rash, unthinking manner. Venus opposition Uranus can lead to sudden separations, so take a deep breath and count to 20 (or more) before you act.
October 17: Full Moon at 24 Degrees Aries. Venus Sextile Pluto at 29 Degrees Scorpio/Capricorn. Venus Enters Sagittarius. This Aries Full Moon is the planetary complement to the October 2nd Libra Solar Eclipse. The solar eclipse was about letting go of guilt, and misplaced burdens. This Aries Full Moon is about taking action (Aries) to bring in the new and exciting. Notice how a T-square is formed by the Aries Full Moon conjunct Chiron square the Sun, square Mars and also widely square Pluto. Challenging yes, but with high potential to free yourself from old anger, guilt, and power issues. A big, big caution, however. Be mindful in all you do and be careful of acting from emotion.
October 19: Sun Quincunx Uranus and Sun Quincunx Moon at 26 Degrees Libra/Taurus. This could be a rather frustrating day with the Sun quincunx Uranus and also Sun quincunx the Moon. This could be especially taxing if you have planets in late degrees of the cardinal signs (Libra, Capricorn, Aries and Libra) or late degrees of the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius). Luckily, the Sun moves fairly fast, so it is a short-lived aspect.
October 20: Sun Quincunx Neptune at 27 Degrees Libra/Pisces. Sun Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 13 Degrees Pisces. This is another day when frustration (quincunx), limitation (Saturn) and confusion (Sun quincunx Neptune) are in the planetary soup. Stay calm and this too shall pass fairly quickly.
October 22: Sun Square Pluto at 29 Degrees Libra/Capricorn. Sun Enters Scorpio at 6:14 PM. Sun square Pluto at the last degrees of Libra and Capricorn can be summed up in the phrase: “light meets dark” or “our essence meets the deep, subconscious forces within.” Spend a few minutes today reflecting on any possible hidden motivations that are holding you back. The Sun square Pluto aspect can help you accomplish amazing things once you let go of subconscious fears. The last degrees of a sign are a completion energy. As much as possible, finish what you have started before the Sun moves into Scorpio later today and Pluto moves into Aquarius on November 19.
October 24: Mars Sextile Uranus at 26 Degrees Cancer/Taurus. Mars sextile Uranus brings an itchy, restless, impatient feeling. You are prone to making impulsive, and potentially unwise, decisions under this aspect. Though uncomfortable, Mars and Uranus can be helpful in freeing yourself from worn out, unhelpful relationships and situations. Just use caution as you proceed and think before you act.
October 29: 28: Venus Square Saturn at 13 Degrees Sagittarius/Pisces. Mars Trine Neptune at 27 Degrees Cancer/Pisces. Mars at 27 Degrees Cancer Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 13 Degrees Pisces. Mars sesiquiquadrate Saturn in the water signs of Cancer and Pisces may bring extreme highs and extreme lows in your emotional body or fluctuations between depression (Saturn) and adrenaline rushes (Mars). Try to stay calm and go with the flow. Everyone, but especially water signs, may find it helpful to go sit by a peaceful ocean or gently flowing stream.
Moon Movement During October 2024: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
October 2: Moon enters Libra
October 2: Annular Solar Eclipse at 10 Degrees Libra at 2:49 PM EDT
October 4: Moon enters Scorpio
October 6: Moon enters Sagittarius
October 9: Moon enters Capricorn
October 11: Moon enters Aquarius
October 13: Moon enters Pisces
October 15: Moon enters Aries
October 17: Full Moon at 24 Degrees Aries at 7:26 AM EDT
October 17: Moon enters Taurus at 3:59 PM EDT
October 19: Moon enters Gemini
October 21: Moon enters Cancer
October 24: Moon enters Leo
October 26: Moon enters Virgo
October 29: Moon enters Libra
October 31: Moon enters Scorpio
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I am still doing astrology readings by telephone or Zoom. My readings consist of transits, progressions, solar arc directions and solar return (year ahead) in relation to your birth chart. One-hour readings are $160 and half-hour readings are $80. Readings are recorded and payment is by PayPal, Square or Venmo. Send an email to ruby@astrology-classes.com to schedule your reading.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo da Vinci
Now for the complexity! Retrograde Pluto moves back into Capricorn and Uranus begins its retrograde motion. The chart for the full Moon partial lunar eclipse on September 17 features a rare kite formation. Then, just a couple of days later, the planets form a yod configuration containing Venus, Uranus and Pluto. Expect the unexpected and avoid power struggles of all kinds this month. The good news is that amazing breakthroughs of all kinds can happen when you least expect them.
August 28: Mercury Stations Direct at 21 Degrees Leo.
September 1: Uranus Stations Retrograde at 27 Degrees Taurus.
September 1: Pluto Retrogrades Into Capricorn. Pluto moves backward into Capricorn returning us to the energy of Pluto in Capricorn, where it resided from 2008-now. Issues around power, government, patriarchal focus and the “haves” versus the “have-nots” will once again be a major focus. When Pluto goes direct on October 13 and finally moves into Aquarius on November 20, we will begin a long, slow shift into a (sometimes startling) new paradigm.
ALERT! I will be giving a talk at The Spiritual Center in Carbondale, CO on October 13 at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend. The focus of my talk will be a discussion on the major, major, shifts that will take place in 2025 and 2026. The year 2025 will truly usher in a paradigm shift that will be the beginning of a completely different mindset.
September 2: New Moon at 11 Degrees Virgo at 9:55 PM EST. Mercury Trine Chiron at 23 Degrees Leo/Aries. The Virgo New Moon spotlights the need for Virgo’s talents of clarification, organization and order. Take this time to center yourself. Clear out clutter in both your mind and in your surroundings.
September 3: Mars Square Neptune at 29 Degrees Gemini/Pisces. Now is not the time to push yourself. You may be feeling extra tired, confused or off-center. Everything will be clearer and more focused after tomorrow when Mars, now at 29 Gemini, moves into Cancer and forms a quincunx aspect to Pluto.
September 4: Mars Quincunx Pluto at 29 Degrees Gemini/Capricorn. Mars is quincunx Pluto today. Then later in the afternoon, Mars moves into Cancer where it will stay until November 4. Mars in Cancer pinpoints family matters and emotional connections. You may feel the need to fight for causes that you hold dear and will be challenged to clarify your own beliefs about family and country.
September 7: Mercury Square Uranus at 27 Degrees Leo/Taurus. Scattered thoughts today, but also the possibility of having “lightning-strike” breakthrough ideas. Be mindful as you navigate your day, but leave room for sudden insights and ideas.
September 8: Sun Opposition Saturn at 16 Degrees Virgo/Pisces. Venus at 12 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Uranus at 27 Degrees Taurus. The veil of foggy thinking is lifted when the Sun in Virgo opposes Saturn in Pisces. You can accomplish a lot today if you use your imagination (Pisces) in a grounded, practical (Saturn) manner.
September 9: Mercury Enters Virgo. Mercury sextile Mars and Mars and Mercury Inconjunct Pluto. Pluto retrograde at 29 degrees Capricorn is at the apex of a yod formed by the sextile of Mercury and Mars. The yod indicates “fate” and the inconjunct aspect indicates a need to make adjustments.
September 11: Venus Quincunx Saturn at 15 Degrees Libra/Pisces. Relationship and money matters may seem a little out of sync today or maybe Venus quincunx Saturn just brings a bad hair vibe.
September 12: Sun Square Jupiter at 20 Degrees Virgo/Gemini. Sun square Jupiter is an excellent configuration for opening yourself up to opportunities and expanding your horizons. Though a square can be challenging, Sun and Jupiter bring a sense of optimism and confidence that can lead to big accomplishments.
September 15: Venus Trine Jupiter at 20 Degrees Libra/Gemini. I was tempted to insert a whole row of smiley faces here, because Venus trine Jupiter in air signs is such a light-hearted combination. This aspect is excellent for tuning into your true heart’s desire. Enjoy!
September 16: Mars at 7 Degrees Cancer Square North Node at 7 Degrees Aries and South Node at 7 Degrees Libra. You are being pushed (Mars) to let go of outworn desires and habits (South Node) in order to take advantage of new opportunities that may appear out of the blue.
September 17-18: Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse at 25 Degrees Pisces at 10:34 PM, EDT. When you look at the chart for this Pisces Lunar Eclipse, your eye is drawn to the opposition between Saturn and Mercury and to the Moon/Neptune conjunction and its opposition with the Sun. Saturn and Mercury speak to your structures and limitations, while the Moon/Neptune conjunction is very much about your intuition, imagination and openness to mystical input.
In addition, the Moon/Neptune conjunction forms a rare kite formation with the Sun, Pluto and Uranus. Because a kite combines a grand trine with a sextile, it represents a stellar opportunity for spiritual growth, creative breakthroughs and intuitive connections with “all that is.”
Use this special Lunar Eclipse in Pisces to restructure what isn’t working (Saturn and Pluto), while being open to cosmic input (Moon and Neptune).
September 20: Sun Opposition Neptune at 28 Degrees Virgo/Pisces. Venus Quincunx Uranus at 29 Degrees Libra/Taurus. Venus Quincunx Neptune at 29 Degrees Libra/Pisces. Its best to delay important decisions for a few days when Neptune is opposed by the Sun. In addition, Venus is at the apex point of a yod formed by Neptune sextile Uranus, Venus quincunx Uranus and Venus quincunx Neptune. Venus quincunx Uranus can bring unexpected results, especially around money and relationship matters (Venus). Venus quincunx Neptune adds a sense of unreality and confusion.
A yod often indicates a dramatic event and is known as the “finger of God” or “finger of fate” aspect. If your natal planets are in a tight aspect to any of the three planets, it can indicate an event that will change everything you thought you knew about your life. It sounds ominous, but can be beneficial if you use the energy wisely and conscientiously.
The chart below shows both the kite formed by the Grand Trine of Sun, Uranus and Pluto with the sextile of Pluto/Neptune and Uranus/Neptune and the yod formed by Uranus, Neptune and Venus that was discussed above. The universe is truly preparing us for new dimensions.
September 22: Sun Enters Libra at 8:43 AM, EDT. Venus Square Pluto at 29 Degrees Libra/Capricorn. Venus at 29 Degrees Libra Sesiquiquadrate Saturn at 15 Degrees Pisces. Venus square Pluto is an intense, challenging aspect that can be problematic when interacting with others. Venus at 29 degrees Libra, before entering Scorpio, urges you to complete and/or tidy up unfinished relationship issues. The Sun in Libra promotes a willingness to compromise.
September 26: Mercury Enters Libra. Venus at 5 Degrees Scorpio Sesiquiquadrate Jupiter at 21 Degrees Gemini. The signs of Scorpio and Gemini have very little in common so Venus and Jupiter in those signs need to make big concessions (sesiquiquadrate) to make their association work. If either Venus or Jupiter are aspecting your natal birth chart you may find that your associations with others takes more work than usual to remain positive.
September 28: Sun Conjunct South Node at 6 Degrees Libra Opposing North Node at 6 Degrees Aries. Venus at 6 Degrees Scorpio Quincunx North Node at 6 Degrees Aries. A little bit of fate, both positive and challenging, presents itself when the Sun and Venus make contact with the transiting Nodes. Relationship matters come under focus (Venus) and emotions are tense and deep (Venus in Scorpio). Think before you speak and/or act to avoid unnecessary relationship snafus.
Moon Movement During September 2024: Note: Dates given are for New York City, NY. The time of the Moon’s movement into a sign will vary depending on where you live.
September 1: Moon enters Virgo
September 2: New Moon at 11 Degrees Virgo at 9:55 PM EST
September 4: Moon enters Libra
September 7: Moon enters Scorpio
September 9: Moon enters Sagittarius
September 11: Moon enters Capricorn
September 14: Moon enters Aquarius
September 16: Moon enters Pisces
September 17: Full Moon Lunar Partial Eclipse at 25 Degrees Pisces
September 18: Moon enters Aries
September 20: Moon enters Taurus
September 22: Moon enters Gemini
September 24: Moon enters Cancer
September 26: Moon enters Leo
September 29: Moon enters Virgo
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